+ Actress Katie Holmes will always be Joey Potter from Dawson's Creek in our hearts, but the third Mrs. Tom Cruise is also half of Holmes & Yang, a new fashion label made almost entirely in New York City's Garment District. + My oh my oh, Hermione! British ingenue Emma Watson has become quite the sustainable designer, with eco-friendly collaborations with People Tree and Alberta Ferretti under her belt (or would that be wizarding robe?)

+ British supermodel Lily Cole isn't your average glamourpuss. As co-founder of The North Circular, an ethical knitwear label that uses wool from rescued sheep, Cole is a vocal proponent of a fairer and more sustainable supply chain.

+ Alicia Silverstone (best known for her role as Cher on Clueless) is launching her second collection of eco-friendly beauty accessories for EcoTools, including cosmetics bags made from hemp and recycled PET.

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